Adamus Pius

Adamus Pius (96-120) was a soldier of the Roman Empire. He was the last survivor of a centura of hastati at the Battle of Streatlam in 120 AD, and he was hailed for his bravery in the battle.

Biography
Adamus Pius was born in Argos Hippium (present-day Foggia, Italy) to a family of plebeians, and he served in the Roman Army. He was one of the soldiers sent to Roman Britain, and he fought in the wars with the Iceni. In 120 AD he was the last survivor of his retreating centura of hastati that bore the brunt of an Iceni attack at the Battle of Streatlam, and instead of running for his life, he decided to stay behind and make a final (albeit fatal) show of bravery. He was slain by the Iceni cavalry, and he was praised for his valor.